One of the best ways to learn about admission to colleges and universities is to attend a National College Fair.  National Fairs are sponsored by the National Association for College Admission Counseling (NACAC) and coordinated by a local organizing committee in the host city.  They are free to attend and give you access to hundreds of colleges and universities from across the country.  Check out some of the upcoming spring fairs:

Buffalo National College Fair
March 23 - 24, 2010

Hartford National College Fair
April 8-9, 2010

Houston National College Fair
April 11, 2010

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Information specific to high school women

Summer is an ideal time for students to gain valuable, enriching academic and fun experiences.  A multitude of colleges and universities offer wide varieties of summer enrichment programs for students of all ages.

Moore College of Art & Design offers students an opportunity to spend a summer with the arts.  Contact them at:
Moore College of Art & Design
Summer Art & Design Institute ( high school women only)
Registration closes April 30th
When:  June 27 - July 25, 2010
Cost:  $3,825
Contact:  Sadi@moore.edu - 215-965-4030
http://www.moore.edu/site/youth_programs/summer_art_design_institute

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Attend a College Goal Sunday Event!

College Goal Sunday is a statewide volunteer program that provides free information and assistance to students and families who are applying for financial aid for post secondary education.  College Goal Sunday brings together financial aid professionals from colleges and universities along with other volunteers to help college-bound students and their families complete the FAFSA (Free Application for Federal Student Aid).  This form is required for any student seeking federal and state financial aid, including grants and loans at all colleges in the country.

In Wisconsin, College Goal Sunday will take place on February 20-21 at locations throughout the state.  Workshops taking place on February 21 will be held in the following locations:
Eau Claire, Fort du Lac, Green Bay, La Crosse, and Madison.

For details on the times and directions, go to http://www.wicollegegoalsunday.org

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Financial Aid Tips

By Edu Dreams

Its time to get ready for financial aid season starting in January 2010.  If you are a high school senior and planning for college in the fall of 2010, you and your family should continue to think about how you will pay for college in the fall.  Getting financial aid starts with completing the Free Application for Federal Student Aid more commonly referred to as the FAFSA.  Here are a few tips to get started:
1.  Learn the financial aid deadline for each college to which you will /  have applied for admission.  If you miss the deadlines you will not receive the financial aid that you may need.
2. Learn which forms you are required to complete.  In addition to the FAFSA, some colleges and universities require other forms including the CSS Profile or their own Institutional form.  Contact the college or university and find out which forms are required.
3. Parents will need to get their 2009 tax forms completed early (most tax filers submit tax forms before April 2010) .  If you usually file your taxes in March or early April you should consider filing your taxes earlier in order to use the accurate tax information on the student's FAFSA and to meet the deadline.
4.  Here are a few very helpful websites for more information:
www.fafsa.ed.gov - apply and get information about applying for federal student aid
www.studentaid.ed.gov - information about federal student aid
www.finaid.org - information about financial aid and scholarships

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